PRAIA CATAMARAN FIELD GUIDE
Sodade: An Adults‑Only Catamaran Along Sal’s Lion Mountain
A 3‑hour adults‑only sail from hotels on Sal with a snorkeling stop at Montanha do Leão, onboard snacks and drinks, and live music on the return.
Sodade: An Adults‑Only Catamaran Along Sal’s Lion Mountain.
The Catamaran Sodade begins in Palmeira and slips south along Sal’s exposed coastline toward the jagged profile of Montanha do Leão. The outing combines an hour-long anchored stop for snorkeling, swimming and relaxation with a simple onboard snack and drinks, and a return passage enlivened by local music and dance—compact, maritime and unabashedly social.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A coastal run from Palmeira to Montanha do Leão
The cruise follows the Sal coastline from the port of Palmeira to the Montanha do Leão, giving passengers coastal views en route and a dedicated stop at the landmark for water activities.
An hour of snorkeling, swimming and downtime
At Montanha do Leão the boat anchors for roughly one hour for snorkeling, swimming and relaxation; if conditions allow an inflatable pool may be deployed behind the catamaran.
Simple snacks, included drinks, and lively entertainment
A light lunch—sandwiches, cheese and cold cuts, olives, chips and fruit—is served aboard, with alcoholic and non‑alcoholic drinks available throughout. The sail back to Palmeira is accompanied by local music, dancing and drums.
What the day feels like
What the three‑hour outing feels like
The outing is a short, social sail: transfers from your hotel deliver you to Palmeira, the catamaran spends roughly three hours at sea with a single extended stop for water activities, and the return leg becomes a moving celebration of music and dance as the boat heads back to port.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who it excludes.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The total outing is approximately 3 hours on the water.
Meeting is arranged from your hotel or accommodation on Ilha do Sal; the itinerary includes two transfers to/from Palmeira of about 20 minutes each.
Bring sunscreen, swimwear, a towel and light shoes.
A light snack is prepared and served (sandwiches, cheese and cold cuts, olives, chips and fruit) and drinks—both alcoholic and non‑alcoholic—are included throughout the trip.
Confirmation of the excursion is valid only for clients accommodated on Ilha do Sal; check that your hotel is listed for pickup.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the catamaran trip?
The outing is approximately 3 hours long.
Where do I board the catamaran?
Meeting and transfers are arranged from your hotel or accommodation on Ilha do Sal to the port of Palmeira.
Is snorkeling included?
Yes — the boat stops near Montanha do Leão for about one hour for snorkeling, swimming and relaxation; an inflatable pool may be used if the sea allows.
Are food and drinks provided?
A light snack (sandwiches, cheese and cold cuts, olives, chips and fruit) is served and alcoholic and non‑alcoholic drinks are included during the trip.
Is the outing limited by age or accommodation?
Yes — the excursion is adults‑only (18+) and booking confirmation is valid only for clients accommodated on Ilha do Sal.
Will there be onboard entertainment?
Yes — the return passage from the water stop to Palmeira features local music, dancing and drums onboard.